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I bought a Living Social deal for my boyfriends birthday in June and we were booked for rooms at the Catalina Beach House. It is up a moderately steep hill, but I really didn't mind that at all and I really liked that it was off of the main streets since it tends to get pretty loud with all of the bars on the weekends. The thing about this hotel is that it is undergoing major reconstruction currently! So there is dust and construction equipment around. That being said, the new rooms are gorgeous! We were lucky enough to get a refurbished room for our stay and we LOVED it! There's a small kitchenette, which we used to the fullest. Enjoyed coffee in the morning and were able to save our leftovers from dinner using the fridge. The bed and pillows are super comfy as well. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Would love to stay here again.

Stayed June 2014, traveled as a couple

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HermosaHotel, General Manager at Catalina Boat House, responded to this review,
September 5, 2014

You're right - you stayed during the peak of our remodeling! Sorry for that inconvenience, but so happy you loved your room!!! We hope to see you again soon!

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My friend and I went here for my birthday earlier in the month. We absolutely loved it! We were lucky enough to have one of the updated rooms, it was super cute. The beds were extremely comfortable, and the shower was large with a awesome shower head. The room had a mini kitchen, which I wasn't expecting. The view from the patio, which was right outside our door, was gorgeous. We stayed a good portion of our trip hanging out on the patio. I don't understand why people were complaining about hill the hotel sits on. We walked it no problem a couple of times, and there was always a ride available from the hotel if we requested it. We also were able to leave our luggage at their sister hotel after check out, while we waited for our ferry back to LA. The staff at both locations were friendly and accommodating. I would stay here again, and also will recommend it to others.

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Stayed June 2014, traveled with friends

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HermosaHotel, General Manager at Catalina Boat House, responded to this review,
September 5, 2014

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We agree - our hotel is a fun and cute place to hang out and enjoy yourself! I'm so glad you took full advantage of that!

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Great time. Great place. Great price. What more should one say ? Staff at both hotels were great. We stayed at the Beach House. Room was big, recently remodeled. Big enough for a table and chairs, but were lacking those items. I asked for chairs and was given 2 folding chairs that worked for us. Read several reviews that complained about the hike to the hotel. Those folks should get over it. Avalon/Catalina is not flat, but if you needed a ride to this property, Hermosa hotel would take you there, in a chauffeured Limo ( golf cart ) to your stay. Enough said.Bed and pillows were very comfy. There are no Hilton's on the Island, so understand you'll be staying in older, remodeled properties anywhere on Catalina. Catalina Beach House will not disappoint you.

Stayed May 2014, traveled as a couple

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HermosaHotel, General Manager at Catalina Boat House, responded to this review,
September 5, 2014

At the time you stayed we were in the midst of remodeling several of our rooms and didn't yet have all of the new items in the rooms (ie the table and chairs you mentioned). If you like what you saw in June, we hope you'll come back again soon and see the changes since then! Thank you for your post.

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I stayed at the Hermosa hotel back in 2012 while running the Catalina Island Marathon - that place was fun, so I decided to go with the Beach House this time around. It was off-season, so there were not a lot of folks around - nice and quiet. The room included extras for cooking and that turned out to be a plus. Of course, perty much everything in Avalon is close ... so little walking was necessary to get anywhere. The staff were very helpful and pointed out several nice hiking trails along with a shuttle service to the island airport (from there, a nice 12 mile hike back to Avalon). I will likely stay here again on my next biannual return to Catalina. Cheers!

Room Tip: Try to get an upgrade to a room that includes the small kitchen (if that would be beneficial).

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Stayed February 2014, traveled solo

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HermosaHotel, General Manager at Catalina Boat House, responded to this review,
September 5, 2014

Thank you for your posting. We love hosting active guests, as the island is certainly a playground for you! It's great that you gave our other hotel a try, and we're thrilled that you were pleased. See you soon!

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This place was the BEST!!! It was just a short walk from everything.....the staff was fabulous!!! Specifically, Ciara, she was my very own "Avalon Angel". I had an emergency situation & she went above & beyond to assist me to resolve my issue. I have been traveling w/my son at least once a yr for the last 8yrs & this is the BEST trip we've had & its definitely because of the wonderful time that we spent at this location. I'm already planning my return for this August :-D

Stayed May 2014, traveled with family

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HermosaHotel, General Manager at Catalina Boat House, responded to this review,
September 5, 2014

Thank you for taking the time to post your feedback. We enjoyed having you and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the affordable and comfortable Catalina Beach House, celebrating our wedding anniversary and Mother's Day. The staff at both the CBH and Hermosa sites were very attentive. Thanks for the bikes and tips! The kitchenette unit helped us keep the weekend affordable, and the CBH was close to everything. We'll be back for sure!

Stayed May 2014, traveled as a couple

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HermosaHotel, General Manager at Catalina Boat House, responded to this review,
September 5, 2014

Thank you for your feedback - we hope you'll visit us again soon!

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Excellent little Cozy Place to stay while on your Island experience on Catalina. The connection to the internet is spotty. There is a BBQ if you want to cook some food. Very nice folks in the office and there sister hotel is called the Hermosa. Great steak dinner at Steve's SteakHouse and reasonable priced for Fillet Mignon. For Breakfast the Pancake Cottage was good and not a far walk. There is also another place called CASINO DOCK CAFE that sit on the water and is just a 5 minute walk from Catalina Beach House.

Stayed April 2014, traveled as a couple

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HermosaHotel, Manager at Catalina Boat House, responded to this review,
May 6, 2014

Thank you for your review! We're very glad you had an excellent time during your vacation. We hope you stay with us again in the future.

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This charming property is located one block uphill from the beach in a quiet residential area still walking distance to the shops and restaurants.
Modern kitchenettes and our sunny patios set the scene for relaxing barbecues with family and friends. Store your bikes in our lush courtyards or enjoy lounging on one of our public or semi-private decks with sweeping harbor views. We have some pet friendly rooms.
This is the perfect setting for intimate weddings and small events and celebrations....more less

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